The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf Retraces two critical centuries of Middle Eastern history, presents an intriguing chronicle of the Crusades, and offers insights into the forces that shape Arab and Islamic consciousness today. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The author has combed the works of contemporary Arab chronicles of the Crusades, eyewitnesses and often participants. He retells their story and offers insights into the historical forces that shape Arab and Islamic consciousness today. Author Biography AMIN MAALOUF was director of the weekly international edition of the leading Beirut daily an-Nahar, and was also editor-on-chief of Jeune Afrique. Table of Contents ProloguePart One: Invasion (1096-1100)1. The Franj Arrive2. An Accursed Maker of Armour3. The Cannibals of MaarraPart Two: Occupation (1100-1128)4. Tripolis Two Thousand Days5. Turban-Clad ResistancePart Three: Riposte (1128-1146)6. The Damascus Conspiracies7. An Emir Among BarbariansPart Four: Victory (1146-1187)8. Nur al-Din, the Saint-King9. The Rush for the Nile10. The Tears of SaladinPart Five: Reprieve (1187-1244)11. The Impossible Encounter12. The Perfect and the JustPart Six: Expulsion (1244-1291)13. The Mongol Scourge14. God Grant That They Never Set Foot There Again!EpilogueChronologyGlossary Review "The Crusades Through Arab Eyes may be warmly recommended to lay-readers and students alike."—The Times Literary Supplement (London) Review Quote " The Crusades Through Arab Eyes may be warmly recommended to lay-readers and students alike." -- The Times Literary Supplement Details ISBN0805208984 Author Amin Maalouf Short Title CRUSADES THROUGH ARAB EYES Language English ISBN-10 0805208984 ISBN-13 9780805208986 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1989 Translator Jon Rothschild Imprint Schocken Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9785557102117 Residence FR Series Saqi Essentials DOI 10.1604/9780805208986 AU Release Date 1989-04-29 NZ Release Date 1989-04-29 US Release Date 1989-04-29 UK Release Date 1989-04-29 Pages 320 Publisher Schocken Books Publication Date 1989-04-29 Replaces 9780805208337 DEWEY 909.0976 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43672694;

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